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Dr. Shashmi Balakrishna, MD

Dr. Shashmi Balakrishna, MD

Family Medicine*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Shashmi Balakrishna, MD is a family medicine physician in Antioch, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCE / SIDDHARTHA MEDICAL COLLEGE in 2004. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Kaiser Permanente Antioch Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center. She is accepting telehealth appointments.

Practice

4501 Sand Creek Rd Antioch, CA 94531
Telehealth available
(925) 813-6500

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Balakrishna specializes in the area of Family Practice. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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About Me

biography

Dr. Shashmi Balakrishna, MD is a family medicine physician in Antioch, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCE / SIDDHARTHA MEDICAL COLLEGE in 2004. She is affiliated with medical...read more

  • Family Medicine

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  • University Of Health Science / Siddhartha Medical College

    Medical School, 2004
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
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Family Practice
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Locations

Practice

Kaiser Permanente Antioch Medical Center4501 Sand Creek Rd Antioch, CA 94531
1

Practice

Kern Medical1700 Mount Vernon Ave Bakersfield, CA 93306
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Kaiser Permanente Antioch Medical Center

    4501 Sand Creek Rd
    Antioch, CA 94531
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center

    3600 Broadway
    Oakland, CA 94611
    Recipient of 11
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback

  • Kaiser Permanente Walnut Creek Medical Center

    1425 S Main St
    Walnut Creek, CA 94596
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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